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Leah Kostamo on being Planted: HomeGrown Christianity pt. 1

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The Consequences of the Four Pests Campaign: A Cautionary Tale

This chapter explores Chairman Mao's Four Pests Campaign, which aimed to exterminate pests like house sparrows to boost grain production. It highlights the disastrous ecological consequences of this initiative, resulting in a locust surge and a devastating famine, underscoring the dangers of manipulating ecosystems without foresight.

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